Artificial Intelligence

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi
Early engine removals, shop capacity, new tech and the role of alternative parts and repairs were discussed at Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Europe conference.
Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Airlines grapple with how to best leverage AI.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
Experts suggest AI could help airlines and MROs save money by creating agility in unscheduled maintenance.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
New robotic systems are helping OEMs, MROs and suppliers automate a range of maintenance tasks.
Marketplace

By Thierry Dubois
EASA, the FAA and IATA are increasingly using AI to process air transport incident reports in a bid to better detect safety trends—both successes and failures.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The manufacturer is flight-testing the AW249 attack helicopter to meet Italian Army and international needs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Autonomy is coming to commercial aviation. Its first stop: the Cessna Caravan.
Advanced Air Mobility

Readers write about robotics in manufacturing, open-rotor viability and USAF F-22s in Indonesia. Plus: Behind the scenes in Washington, New York and Istanbul.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Matthew Fulco
Pillar II covers a bevy of advanced defense capabilities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Garrett Reim
WindBorne started a six-month contract with the Navy in July to provide “subseasonal forecasting” and optimize its model for cyclone prediction.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
If certified, the system may significantly improve helicopter flight safety.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Thierry Dubois
With the prospect of a favorable cost-benefit ratio, carriers start their own contrail prevention trials.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
GE Aerospace will launch several new AI- and robotics-powered MRO technologies at its soon-to-open Services Technology Acceleration Center.
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
The testbed aircraft made its first flight in June from the company’s test facility at California’s Mojave Air & Space Port.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
Formerly named Starburst Aerospace, the accelerator launched in 2012 with the aim of fostering and investing in aerospace startups.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
While the Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort prioritizes quick fielding, Project VENOM plans to evaluate future improved capabilities—including AI.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Funds raised will also be used to accelerate commercialization of the RX1E-A two-seat electric light sport aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
The South Korean defense ministry is proposing a 3.6% year-on-year spending hike.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Keith Mwanalushi
As artificial intelligence gains traction in the sector, experts are considering the best deployment strategies for effective maintenance planning.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
SIA Engineering Co. expects growth in the Asia-Pacific region and artificial intelligence to accelerate business opportunities.
Workforce & Training

By P. Barry Butler
Pilot-to-pilot and pilot-to-ATC communications are among the areas in which AI is enriching and accelerating student training.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The company’s Bay of Excellence initiative blends “the Japanese continuous improvement mindset and American and Canadian ingenuity.”
Workforce & Training

By Christine Boynton, Helen Massy-Beresford
Carriers are bolstering resilience to growing cybersecurity threats, while regulators work to encourage collaboration around risks and harmonize standards.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
Advanced manufacturing companies are trying to automate complex aerospace work.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
IFS’s VP for Aerospace and Defense Industries shares perspectives on the company’s AI strategy.
Emerging Technologies